Gju Study Plan -Bida Business Intelligence and Data Analytics v5 (1)

German Jordanian University
Business School
Department of Management Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Business
Intelligence and Data Analytics
Study Plan 2022
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I. Program Vision
To provide learners with the theoretical understanding and applied skills they need to transform
data into actionable information and knowledge that can be employed in business and public
sectors.
II. Program Mission

An interdisciplinary Program integrating management and technology into business applications
employing business digital tools and strategies to analyze business data and build business models to
provide public sector, business managers and stakeholders in the marketplace with the required
abilities and skills to improve business operations and performance, assist in decision making, make
future predictions and forecasts, adapt strategies to align with prevailing trends of technology uses in
business within ethical framework.
III. Program Objectives

Business Intelligence and Data Analytics (BIDA) program emphasizes the application of management
technologies and tools in the short term, and the ability to discover, acquire, and adapt new knowledge
and skills in the long term, such that our graduates are capable of:
a. Enable easy access to data and models to provide business managers with the ability to conduct
analysis.
b. Improve business operations and performance, make future predictions, and adapt strategies to fit
observed trends
c. Identify the competitive opportunities and features of organizations that use intelligent business
systems.
d. Understand and apply the strategic and operational benefits of business models and technology
applications.
e. Enable graduates to understand the impact of IT technologies in a business that enables them to
pursue rewarding professional careers, graduate studies, and lifelong learning.
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IV. Learning Outcomes
Business Intelligence and Data Analytics graduates bachelor’s students with an understanding of
fundamental Business Intelligence and Data Analytics concepts, methodologies, and technologies as
demonstrated by:
a. Recognize the basic concepts related to BIDA.

b. Build and reinforce BI capabilities through the alignment of technological solutions with suitable
applications for business.
c. Build practical skills to use data analytics technologies in business.
d. Enable learners to recognize, understand and apply the language, theory and models of the field of
business analytics.
e. Foster an ability to critically analyze, synthesize and solve complex unstructured business problems
f. Encourage an aptitude for business improvement, innovation and entrepreneurial action
g. Create viable solutions to decision making problems
h. Demonstrate knowledge and systematic understanding of essential facts, concepts, principles and
theories relating to business intelligence
i. Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the impact of new technologies on business
processes, working practices, commerce and society
j. Synthesize and apply learned knowledge and developed understanding in the analysis and
modeling of business problems (for the purposes of for example, comprehension, communication,
prediction and the understanding of trade-offs).
k. Demonstrate the ability to deploy effectively the tools used for the design of business systems
solutions in a commercial and professional context.
l. Demonstrate ability to conduct research into relevant business Intelligence and management
issues through research design, data collection, analysis, synthesis and reporting.
Course Codes
Except for the existing courses offered by the SMLS or other Schools, the course code for the new
Program’s required courses, NOT offered by GJU, is structured as follows (from left to right):
Prefix:
BIDA = Business Intelligence and Data Analytics.
• First digit: 1, 2, 3 or 4 for course level year.
• Second digit: knowledge field as follows:
1 = Fundamentals of Business Intelligence.
2 = Data Management and Analytics.
3 = Technologies of Data Analytics.
4 = Business fundamentals and modeling
5 = Applications of Business Intelligence.
6 = Other topics in BIDA.
7= Supporting fields.
8= General Electives
9 = Projects, thesis and field training
• The 3rd and 4th digits: the serial of the course within the Knowledge field to ensure unique codes.
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V. Framework for B.Sc. Degree (Credit Hours)
Credit Hours ECTS
Classification
Compulsory Elective Total Compulsory Elective Total
University Requirements 21 6 27 31 6 37
School Requirements 24 00 24 37 0 37
Program Requirements 82 12 94 148 18 166
Total 127 18 145 216 24 240
1. University Requirements: (27 Credit Hours)

1.1. Prerequisite courses (6 Credit Hours)
Credit Contact Hours Prerequisites / Co-
Course ID Course Name ECTS
Hours Lect Lab requisites
ARB099 Arabic 99a 0 0 3 - -
ENGL099 English IIa 0 0 3 -
Total 0 0 6 0
1.2. Compulsory: (21 credit hours)

ARB100 Arabic 3 3 3 - ARB099
ENGL101 English III 1 3 3 - ENGL099
ENGL102 English IV 1 3 3 - ENGL101
ENGL201 English V 2 3 3 - ENGL102
ENGL202 English VI 2 3 3 - ENGL201
GERL101B1 German I B1 track 3 6 9 - -
GERL102B1 German II B1 track 3 6 9 - GERL101B1
GERL102B2 German II B2 track 3 6 9 - GERL101B1
MILS100 Military Science 3 2 3 - -
NE101 National Education 3 2 3 - -
NEE101 National Education (English)
Total 21 31 39 0
1.3. Elective: (6 Credit Hours) (two courses out of the following)

BE302 Business Entrepreneurship 3 3 3 - ENGL101
DES101 Arts' Appreciation 3 3 3 - ENGL101, ARB099
EI101 Leadership and Emotional Intelligence 3 3 3 - ENGL101
IC101 Intercultural Communications 3 3 3 - ENGL101
PE101 Sports and Health 3 3 3 - ARB099
SE301 Social Entrepreneurship and 3 3 3 - ENGL101
Enterprises
SFTS101 Soft Skills 3 3 3 - ENGL101
TW303 Technical and Workplace Writing 3 3 3 3 ENGL102
Total 6 6 6 3
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Not required for students who pass placement test
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2. School Requirements: (24 Credit Hours)
Hours Lect Lab/Prac requisites
GERL201B1 German III B1 track 3 4 6 - GERL102B1
GERL201B2 German III B2 track 3 4 6 - GERL102B2
GERL202B1 German IV B1 track 3 6 9 - GERL201B1
GERL202B2 German IV B2 track 3 6 9 - GERL201B2
ACC101 Principles of Accounting I 3 4.5 3 -
ACC251 Fundamentals of Finance 3 4.5 3 - ACC101
LOGS101 Introduction to Logistics 3 4.5 3 -
MGT101 Principles of Management 3 4.5 3 -
MGT122 Business Statistics 3 4.5 3 -
MGT213 Research Methods for Business 3 4.5 2 2 MGT122
Total 24 37 32 2
3. Program Requirements (94 credit hours)

3.1. Program Requirements (Compulsory): (82 Credit Hours)
GERL301B1 German V B1 track 3 6 9 - GERL202B1
GERL301B2 German V B2 track 3 6 9 GERL202B2
GERL302REG German VI Regular 3 6 6 - GERL301B1
GERL302INT German VI Intensive 3 6 9 GERL301B1
GERL302B2 German VI B2 track 3 6 6 GERL301B2
MGT121 Mathematics for Business 3 4.5 3 -
MGT126 Fundamentals of Microeconomics 3 4.5 3 -
BIDA110 Business Intelligence (BI) 3 4.5 3 -
CS115 Computing Fundamentals 3 4.5 2 -
CS1150 Computing Fundamentals Lab 1 1.5 - 3 Co-requisite CS115
Fundamentals of Business
BIDA131 3 4.5 2 2
Databases
BIDA140 Introduction to E-business 3 4.5 3 - MGT 101
BIDA230 Cyber Security Applications 3 4.5 2 2 BIDA140
BIDA270 Communications Skills in Business 3 4.5 3 - MGT101
MGT313 Knowledge Management 3 4.5 3 - BIDA140
BIDA350 E-Commerce Management 3 4.5 3 - BIDA140
MGT333 Decision Support Systems 3 4.5 2 2 BIDA140
Customer Relationship Policies 4.5
BIDA352 3 2 2 BIDA110, BIDA140
Management
BIDA311 Data Mining 3 4.5 2 2 BIDA110, BIDA131
BIDA330 Data Analysis and Presentation 3 4.5 2 2 BIDA140, MGT122
Spreadsheets Management and 4.5
BIDA331 3 2 2
Design for BI BIDA140
BIDA320 Big Data and Data Warehousing 3 4.5 2 2 BIDA131
BIDA351 E-Supply Chain Management 3 4.5 2 2 BIDA140, LOGS101
BIDA391 Field Training2 0 6 0 160(2) Dept. Approval
Artificial Intelligence and Machine 4.5 BIDA140
BIDA410 3 2 2
Learning
BIDA420 Business Data and Analytics 3 2 2 CS115
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Management 4.5
BIDA450 Business strategies and ERP 3 4.5 2 2 BIDA140
8.5 MGT213, Dept.
BIDA490 Bachelor’s Thesis 3 0 8
Approval
BIDA391, Dept.
BIDA492 International Internship3 12 30 0 800(3)
Approval
82 148 62 35(4)
1Students may be required to set for a placement test to assess their understanding level in IT and
Math related topics thereby determining their needs for any pre-requisite courses to ensure their
abilities in pursing the Program required courses with no significant difficulties.
2Students must complete 160 hours of field training in approved industries in Jordan by the end of
their third academic year and before leaving to Germany.
3 Students must complete 800 hours internship in Germany
4 Weekly Contact practical/Lab hours except for BIDA391 and BIDA492 Hours
3.2. Program Requirements (Electivesb): (12 Credit Hours)

MGT501A Business Module in Germany I (A) 1 2 1 0 BIDA492
MGT501B Business Module in Germany I (B) 2 3 2 0 BIDA492
MGT501 Business Module in Germany I 3 4.5 3 0 BIDA492
MGT502 Business Module in Germany II 3 4.5 3 0 BIDA492
MGT503 Business Module in Germany III 3 4.5 3 0 BIDA492
MGT504 Business Module in Germany IV 3 4.5 3 0 BIDA492
BIDA598A Special Topics in BIDA 1 2 1 0 BIDA492
BIDA598B Special Topics in BIDA 2 3 2 0 BIDA492
BIDA598C Special Topics in BIDA 3 4.5 3 0 BIDA492
MGT598A Special Topics in Management 1 2 1 0 BIDA492
MGT598B Special Topics in Management 2 3 2 0 BIDA492
MGT598C Special Topics in Management 3 45 3 0 BIDA492
ACC598C Special Topics in accounting 3 4.5 3 0 BIDA492
LOGS598C Special Topics in Logistics 3 4.5 3 0 BIDA492
ACC343 International Taxation 3 4.5 3 0 BIDA492
ACC352 International Corporate Finance 3 4.5 3 0 BIDA492
ACC435 Accounting Ethics and Corporate 3 4.5 3 0 BIDA492
Governance
ACC455 Islamic Finance and Accounting 3 4.5 3 0 BIDA492
LOGS213 Operations Management 3 4.5 3 0 BIDA492
LOGS214 Import-Export Management 3 4.5 3 0 BIDA492
LOGS215 Transportation and Distribution 3 4.5 3 0 BIDA492
Management
LOGS223 Procurement Management 3 4.5 3 0 BIDA492
LOGS315 Inventory Management 3 4.5 3 0 BIDA492
LOGS316 Warehouse Management 3 4.5 3 0 BIDA492
LOGS323 Supplier-Customer Relationships 3 4.5 3 0 BIDA492
Management
LOGS324 Logistics Network Design 3 4.5 3 0 BIDA492
LOGS341 Green and Reverse Logistics 3 4.5 3 0 BIDA492
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LOGS417 Retail Logistics 3 4.5 3 0 BIDA492
LOGS446 Humanitarian Logistics 3 4.5 3 0 BIDA492
LOGS472 Contemporary Issues in Logistics 3 4.5 3 0 BIDA492
MGT316 Business Ethics 3 4.5 3 0 BIDA492
MGT493 Leadership 3 4.5 3 0 BIDA492
MGT594 Entrepreneurship 3 4.5 3 0 BIDA492
Total 12 18 12 0
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BIDA492 International Internship is a prerequisite for all elective courses
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VI. Study Planc Guide for the bachelor’s degree in Business
Intelligence and Data Analytics
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The following study plan guide assumes having passed all placement tests
First Year
First Semester
Course ID Course Name Cr Hr ECTS Prerequisites Co-requisite
ARB100 Arabic 3 3 ARB99 -
ENGL101 English III 1 3 ENGL99 -
GERL101B1 ‫٭‬ German I (B1 track) 3 6 - -
MGT101 Principles ofManagement 3 4.5 - -
LOGS101 Introduction toLogistics 3 4.5 - -
BIDA110 Business Intelligence (BI) 3 4.5 - -
MGT122 Business Statistics 3 4.5 - -
Total 19 30
First Year
Second Semester
ENGL102 English IV 1 3 ENGL101 -
GERL102B1 German II B1 track 6 GERL101B1
-
GERL102B2 German II B2 track 3 GERL101B1
MGT213 Research Methods for Business 3 4.5 MGT122 -
BIDA140 Introduction to E-business 3 4.5 MGT101 -
MGT126 Fundamentals of Microeconomics 3 4.5 - -
CS115 Computing Fundamentals 3 4.5 - -
CS1150 Computing Fundamentals Lab 1 1.5 - CS115
SFTS 101 Soft Skills 3 3 - ENGL101
Total 20 31.5
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Second Year
First Semester
ENGL201 English V 2 3 ENGL102 -
GERL201B1 German III B1 track GERL102B1
GERL201B2 German III B2 track 3 4 GERL102B2 -
ACC101 Principles of Accounting I 3 4.5 - -

BIDA131 Fundamentals of Business Databases 3 4.5 - -
MGT121 Mathematics for Business 3 4.5 - -
BIDA230 Cyber Security Applications 3 4.5 BIDA140 -
BIDA270 Communications Skills in Business 3 4.5 MGT101 -
Total 20 29.5
Second Year
Second Semester
GERL202B1 German IV B1 track 3 6 GERL201B1
-
GERL202B2 German IV B2 track GERL201B2
IC101 Intercultural Communications 3 3 ENGL101 -
Customer Relationship Policies 3 4.5 MGT 130,
BIDA352 -
Management BIDA140
BIDA311 Data Mining 3 4.5 BIDA110, BIDA131 -
ACC251 Fundamentals of Finance 3 4.5 ACC101 -
BIDA330 Data Analysis and Presentation 3 4.5 BIDA140, MGT122 -
NE101 National Education 3 2 - -
Total 21 29
Second Year
Summer Semester
BIDA391 Field Training* 0 6 Dept. Approval
Total 0 6
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Third Year
First Semester
GERL301B1 German V B1 track GERL202B1
-
GERL301B2 German V B2 track 3 6 GERL202B2
BIDA350 E-Commerce Management 3 4.5 BIDA140 -
MGT313 Knowledge Management 3 4.5 BIDA140 -
MILS100 Military Sciences 3 2 - -
MGT333 Decision Support Systems 3 4.5 BIDA140 -
Spreadsheets Management and 3 4.5 BIDA140
BIDA331 -
Design for BI
ENGL202 English VI 2 3 ENGL201 -
Total 20 29
Third Year
Second Semester
GERL302REG German VI Regular GERL301B1
GERL302INT German VI Intensive 3 6 GERL301B1 -
GERL302B2 German VI B2 track GERL301B2
BIDA320 Big Data and Data Warehousing 3 4.5 BIDA131 -
BIDA351 E-Supply Chain Management 3 4.5 BIDA140, LOGS101 -
Artificial Intelligence and Machine 3 4.5 BIDA140
BIDA410 -
Learning
Business Data and Analytics 3 4.5 CS115
BIDA420 -
Management
BIDA450 Business strategies and ERP 3 4.5 BIDA140 -
Total 18 28.5
German year prerequisites are:

1. A minimum GPA of 61.0%
2. Successful completion of 90 credit hours excluding all German language courses
3. Passing GERL302 German VI and B1 German language test (all 4 language skills) conducted by
Goethe Institute or another approved provider
4. ENGL201 English V, and Arabic 99
5. Passing four out of the five following courses:
− BIDA270, Communications Skills in Business
− BIDA330, Data Analysis and Presentation
− BIDA331, Spreadsheets Management and Design for BI
− BIDA320, Big Data and Data Warehousing
− BIDA420, Business Data and Analytics Management
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Fourth Year
First Semester
MGT501 Business Course in Germany I 3 4.5 BIDA492, Dept. Approval
MGT502 Business Course in Germany II 3 4.5 BIDA492, Dept. Approval
MGT503 Business Course in Germany III 3 4.5 BIDA492, Dept. Approval
MGT504 Business Course in Germany IV 3 4.5 BIDA492, Dept. Approval
BIDA490 Bachelor’s Thesis 3 8.5 MGT213, Dept. Approval
Total 15 26.5
Fourth Year
Second Semester
BIDA492 International Internshipd 12 30 BIDA391, Dept.
Approval
Total 12 30
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Courses attended and/or passed during International Internship are not transferable
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VII. Compulsory Courses Offered by Management Sciences
Department
MGT101: Principles of Management 3 Cr Hr (3,0) ECTS (4.5)
This course is envisioned to give students a general overview of the subject of management/business
administration and provide them with the knowledge that will help them to understand the basic concepts
and theories of Management. This course provides students with an introduction to the various
philosophies, roles, and functions of management. In addition, it will cover on going changes in business
that have a direct effect on the role of management. Ultimately, this course is intended to expose students
to the theories, approaches and principles that are important for successfully managing organizations and
people, along with the basic functions of management, namely, Planning, Organizing, Leading, and
controlling. Practical examples, field trips and case studies are among the techniques used in delivering
this course
Prerequisites:
MGT121: Mathematics for Business 3 Cr Hr (3,0) ECTS (4.5)

The aim of this course is to provide students with fundamentals of mathematics as a tool necessary for
analyzing business situations. This course covers basic algebra and arithmetic (algebraic expressions and
their simplification, linear, quadratic, irrational equations, inequalities, simultaneous equations). In
addition, this course enables students to move to a variety of other subjects as Statistics, Micro and Macro
Economics, Financial Accounting courses smoothly.
Prerequisites:
MGT122: Business Statistics 3 Cr Hr (3,0) ECTS (4.5)

This is a course in the basic statistical concepts and methods common in business and economics
applications. The course introduces the students to statistical methods of collection, analysis, and
presentation of quantitative data. Emphasis will be on the use of both descriptive and inferential statistical
techniques within the workplace. Topics covered include descriptive statistics, probability, discrete and
continuous distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, regressions, and sampling. Acquired
knowledge should help students to deal with applications from all functional areas of business.
Prerequisites:
BIDA110: Business Intelligence (BI) 3 Cr Hr (3,0) ECTS (4.5)

This course is concerned with the theory and use of analytics skills to the area of business intelligence
(BI). Focus is placed on the components of BI project lifecycle such as project planning, BI tool selection,
data modelling. The course includes an applied aspect that enables the student to understand and
deduce the nature of the relationship between artificial intelligence and business intelligence and
activate it to serve business solutions. This course is designed for business students to learn BI practices
and analysis without a detailed focus on statistical analysis and computer programming
Prerequisites:
CS115: Computing Fundamentals 3 Cr Hr (3,0) ECTS (4.5)

This course aims to equip business students with the basic information technology (IT) skills and concepts,
electronic commerce, application software, system software, database concepts, database management
systems, basics of the structured query language (SQL), and theories of business intelligence programming.
Furthermore, students will be exposed to selected and appropriate computer languages that illustrate the
basic principles of programming structure to serve specific purposes in an integrated business intelligence
system.
Prerequisites:
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CS1150: Computing Fundamentals Lab 1 Cr Hr (0,3) ECTS (1.5)
The students will have a practical Lab session every week to offer hands-on experience on the topics that
are covered in CS115. Also, on the selected computer languages that illustrate the basic principles of
programming structure to serve specific purposes in an integrated business intelligence system.
Co-requisite: CS115
BIDA131: Fundamentals of Business Databases 3 Cr Hr (2,2) ECTS (4.5)

This is a foundational course aims to introduce business student to the concepts, techniques, and
technologies relevant for creating and managing business databases used in management information
systems, which are used to preserve and manage input data associated with each other in relationships in
tables consisting of records and fields. Through this course, students will be exposed to the fundamental
knowledge of business databases, which are foundational for many advanced courses. Students will be
given tasks and assignments to help them acquire the ability to create and manage business databases. In
particular, topics include an introduction to techniques and technologies for the storage and management
of data, fundamentals of relational modeling and SQL, object-oriented modeling, the database
development lifecycle and the role of the Database Administrator (DBA). The course includes a substantial
practical component using a suitable Database Management System (DBMS).
Prerequisites:
BIDA140: Introduction to E-business 3 Cr Hr (3,0) ECTS (4.5)
This course introduces the fundamentals and infrastructure of e-Business to familiarize students with
related new technology development. It also discusses the value of IT and information systems (IS) Systems
to organizations, the basic types of IS and how they are really used, and the major management trends that
affect IT deployment and management. It further discusses how e-Business differs from traditional business
in terms of business processes and activities, and how we can set business strategies with e-Business. How
to implement e-Business in the current business environment. It also covers ethical and social issues in IS.
This course is designed for business students to learn IS and e-business technologies, practices and analysis,
in a management perspective. i.e. without focus on technical IT details.
Prerequisites: MGT101
MGT213: Research Methods for Business 3 Cr Hr (2,2) ECTS (4.5)

The primary purpose of this course is to provide a comprehensive introduction of research and to prepare
students to critically read research. The course is introductory in the sense that the emphasis is on exposure
to a variety of research methods and methodologies, rather than developing expertise in any one particular
method. Besides, it is designed to acquaint students with a range of research methods available and the
criteria for choosing among them. More specifically, Research Methodology educates students about types
of scientific quantitative and qualitative methods and its applications to research process in business
discipline
prerequisite:
BIDA230: Cyber Security Applications 3 Cr Hr (2,2) ECTS (4.5)

This course is designed for business students with no security experience or background, covering basic
terminology and concepts. This course introduces students to cryptography, security management,
wireless networking, and organizational policy. Topics include an overview of information security
frameworks; network infrastructure security; security and cryptography; information security policy; and
defense in depth. This course includes a substantial practical component
prerequisite: BIDA140
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BIDA270: Communications Skills in Business 3Cr Hr (3,0) ECTS (4.5)
Application of business communication principles through creation of effective business documents and
oral presentations. Includes study and application of team communication and use of technology to
facilitate the communication process. Students will gain knowledge of various essential concepts such as
communication barriers, case study, analysis and practice in writing a variety of messages used to
communicate in business and industry
prerequisite: MGT101
MGT313: Knowledge Management 3 Cr Hr (3,0) ECTS (4.5)

The Knowledge Management (KM) course introduces basic perspectives, concepts and frameworks on
knowledge creation, capture, store, sharing, transfer and internalization in modern organization. The main
aim of the course is to enable students to acquire a critical understanding of knowledge as a resource and
driver of organization inimitable strategic capabilities leading to competitive advantage and economic
growth. This course addresses different aspect of KM: knowledge taxonomies, intellectual capital & assets
evaluation, knowledge economy, KM Tools, KM Systems, knowledge driven value creation, cross-cultural
issues in KM, organizational learning and learning organization. In discussing these issues, the students
acquire deeper understanding of KM; develop their analytical skills for diagnostic of organization
intellectual ability as well as managerial skills for knowledge-based strategy implementation
BIDA350: E-Commerce Management 3 Cr Hr (3,0) ECTS (4.5)
To provide the learner with real-world information allowing them to attain a comprehensive level of
understanding of the use of information and communication technologies for conducting and supporting
business activities in the developing Information Society. Learners will acquire skills which would allow
them to better function in the digital business environment and make better use of electronic tools such
as the Internet. The course should give a clear understanding of the strategic impacts of use of electronic
tools and their effects on the way business and business activities are conducted today.
MGT333: Decision Support System (DSS) 3 Cr Hr (2,2) ECTS (4.5)
This course provides an overview of current trends in DSS. Understand the need for computerized support
of managerial decision making, its frameworks, conceptual foundations and methodologies. Understand
how management uses advance computer technologies in DSS. Recognize different types of DSS related
methodologies and concepts used in the workplace such as Automated Decision Systems, Expert Systems,
Simulation, Business Intelligence (BI), Data Mining, Big Data Analytics, Data Visualization, Visual Analytics,
etc. Learn Management support systems and other techniques such as Problem-solving Search Methods,
modelling, Business Performance Management (BPM), Performance Measurement System, etc. This course
includes a substantial practical component where students are trained to gain skills using a suitable
application software, such as MS Excel, as DSS tool.
BIDA352: Customer Relationship Policies Management 3 Cr Hr (2,2) ECTS (4.5)
This course is designed to provide students with concepts and theories of customer relationship
management (CRM) and its application in marketing, sales, and service. Students will understand that
effective CRM strategies and policies help companies align business process with customer centric
strategies using people, technology, and knowledge. Moreover, students will learn how companies strive
to use CRM to optimize the identification, acquisition, growth and retention of desired customers to gain
competitive advantage and maximize profit. Emphasis is given on both conceptual knowledge and hands-
on learning using a leading CRM software. Case studies and possibly real business cases will also be given
to enhance the understanding of CRM and to provide students with concepts and theories of the
applications of BI in customer relationship management (CRM) and how to translate these applications in
marketing, sales, and service
prerequisite: BIDA 110, BIDA140
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BIDA311: Data Mining 3 Cr Hr (2,2) ECTS (4.5)
This course is designed to help business students study and understand algorithms and computational
paradigms that allow computers to find patterns and regularities in databases, perform prediction and
forecasting, and generally improve their performance through interaction with data. It is currently regarded
as the key element of a more general process called Knowledge Discovery in Database that deals with
extracting useful knowledge and patterns from raw data. The knowledge discovery process includes data
selection, cleaning, coding, using different statistical and machine learning techniques, and visualization of
the generated structures. The course will cover all these issues and will illustrate the whole process by
examples. Special emphasis will be given to the Machine Learning methods as they provide the real
knowledge discovery tools. Important related technologies, as data warehousing and on-line analytical
processing (OLAP) will be also discussed. The students will use recent Data Mining software.
prerequisite: BIDA110, BIDA131
BIDA330: Data Analysis and Presentation 3 Cr Hr (2,2) ECTS (4.5)

This course is designed to help business students to understand and apply the statistical tools most
commonly used to process, analyze, and visualize data. Students will learn and understand topics such as
describing data, statistical inference, 1 and 2 sample tests of means and proportions, simple linear
regression, multiple regression, logistic regression, analysis of variance, and regression diagnostics. These
topics are explored and applied by students using statistical packages (e.g., SPSS, SmartPLS, etc.), with a
focus on understanding how to use and interpret output from this software as well as how to visualize
results. In each topic area, the methodology, including underlying assumptions and the mechanics of how
it all works along with appropriate interpretation of the results, are discussed. Concepts are presented in
context of real-world examples.
Prerequisites: BIDA140, MGT122
BIDA331: Spreadsheets Management and Design for BI 3 Cr Hr (2,2) ECTS (4.5)

This course focuses on designing BI Data Models to display in either an interactive Power BI report or in an
interactive Excel dashboard. This advanced Microsoft Excel/fundamental Power BI or equivalent course will
take students through a data journey from importing, cleansing and merging large amounts of data to
analyzing the data to presenting strategic data in a Power BI or equivalent dashboard. This is a practical
course designed to provide flexibility and to empower students to choose how their want to present your
business insights to help management make informed decisions.
Prerequisites: BIDA140
BIDA320: Big Data and Data Warehousing 3 Cr Hr (2,2) ECTS (4.5)

The course aims to strengthen business students’ skills in data technologies ranging from database and
data warehousing to Big Data. Students will be able to study and gain an in-depth understanding of data
warehousing which include concepts and analytical foundations as well as data warehousing
development. The course introduces also the foundation of Big data management based on Apache
Hadoop platform and provides students with a broad introduction to Big Data technologies. This will
involve hands-on sessions, designed for data analysts, business intelligence specialists, developers,
administrators or anyone who has a desire to learn how to process and manage massive and complex
data to infer knowledge from data. Topics on Big Data include Technologies and Techniques such as
Hadoop HDFS, MapReduce, Spark, Sqoop, Hive, Pig
BIDA351: E-Supply Chain Management 3 Cr Hr (2,2) ECTS (4.5)

In this course, students will learn to strategically think about integrated supply-chain, procurement, and
service management strategies for organizations that rely, at least partially, on Internet and information
technology to transact with suppliers and end consumers. To accomplish this objective, fundamentals from
business areas of supply chain management and information management will serve to establish the
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course’s theoretical underpinnings. Along with this foundation, applied concepts, and practical insights,
students will develop the knowledge and necessary skills to plan, organize, operate, and control a variety
of processes, resources, services, and relationships in supply chains via the Internet and information
technology. Lectures, case-study reports and discussions, analytical investigations constitute the methods
through which course content will be delivered.
Prerequisites: BIDA140, LOGS101
BIDA391: Field Training 0 Cr Hr (160) ECTS (6.0)

Students must complete 160 hours of field training in approved industries in Jordan by the end of their
third academic year and before leaving to Germany.
Prerequisites: Dept. Approval
BIDA410: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 3 Cr Hr (2,2) ECTS (4.5)

This course is designed to help business students to explore Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial
Intelligence (AI). Through an algorithmic approach, the students are given a practical understanding of
the methods being taught, in particular through making their own implementations of some of the
methods. The course covers supervised classification based on e.g., artificial neural networks (deep
learning), as well as unsupervised learning (clustering), optimization (evolutionary algorithms and other
search methods) and reinforcement learning, in addition to design of experiments and evaluation
BIDA420: Business Data and Analytics Management 3 Cr Hr (2,2) ECTS (4.5)

The purpose of this course is to improve business students’ analytical skills by covering the techniques
and applications of data-driven decision making. Students will be equipped with the basic computing and
programming skills necessary to solve business analytic problems. Students will have the ability to apply
these skills to real-world business issues
Prerequisites: CS115
BIDA450: Business strategies and ERP 3 Cr Hr (2,2) ECTS (4.5)

In this course, students will learn to strategically think about Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software
systems and their role within an organization. It introduces key concepts of integrated information
systems and explains why such systems are valuable to businesses. It also shows how organizations use
these systems to run their operations more efficiently and effectively. The course will examine typical ERP
modules, such as materials management (MM), financials, projects, and human resource management
(HRM). In addition to the lecture, students will be guided through several hands-on activities of various
business processes in selected software products. The course will also provide a discussion on various
business cases in which ERP concepts can be applied. An overview of Business Intelligence (BI) and
analytics in the ERP context will also be addressed
BIDA490: Bachelor’s Thesis 3 Cr Hr (0,8) ECTS (8.5)

The Bachelor’s thesis is carried out in the form of a research project within the department. The students
put the competencies learned during the program into practice. The Bachelor’s thesis is used to assess the
student’s initiative and their ability to plan, report and present a project. Students work independently on
a Bachelor’s thesis under the guidance of a supervisor. They are responsible for finding a project and a
supervisor.
Prerequisites: MGT213, Dept. Approval

BIDA492: International Internship 12 Cr Hr (0,40) ECTS (30)
Training at a German/International approved company. The training must cover any topic or multiple
areas of the respective field of study. The training must be approved by the Office of Industrial Links (OIL)
at GJU and the respective Exchange Coordinator
Prerequisites: BIDA391, Dept. Approval
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VIII. Elective Course Offered by Management sciences
Department
MGT501(A): Business Module in Germany I (A) 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 2 ECTS
The module is part of the international experience of the students in Germany and reflects the German
dimension of the German Jordanian Universities. Specific contents vary upon the specific module selected
and upon the host university’s module handbook and academic policies. The module aims at equipping the
students with intercultural, linguistic, and academic competencies in management and related fields. It
further prepares the students to understand and interact in the academic and professional environment in
Germany.
Prerequisite: BIDA492: International Internship
MGT501(B): Business Module in Germany I (B) 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 3 ECTS

Germany.
MGT501: Business Module in Germany I 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

Germany.
MGT502: Business Module in Germany II 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

Germany.
MGT503: Business Module in Germany III 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

Germany.

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MGT504: Business Module in Germany IV 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS
Germany.
MGT598A: Special Topics in Management 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 1.5 ECTS

This module is a dynamic module tailored to special and hot issues in management that are of interest to
students and academics. It may be offered when demand warrants for students who completed their
German Year (GY). After an insight in management issues, specific aspects of contemporary management
will be treated in depth. This module discusses important issues and roles of management in the current
and future business and economy. The topics covered may include: management, corporate governance,
marketing in an actual environment (environment, digitalization, innovative methods). After completing
the module, the students are expected to understand the topics, analyze the implications of business and
economic changes to accounting and vice versa; and give opinion and make decisions related to the
issues.
MGT598B: Special Topics in Management 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 3 ECTS

This is a dynamic course tailored to special and hot issues in management that are of interest to students
and academics. It may be offered when demand warrants for students who completed their GY. After an
insight in management issues, specific aspects of contemporary management will be treated in depth.
This module discusses important issues and roles of management in the current and future business and
economy. The topics covered may include: management, corporate governance, marketing in an actual
environment (environment, digitalization, innovative methods). After completing the module, the
students are expected to understand the topics, analyze the implications of business and economic
changes to accounting and vice versa; and give opinion and make decisions related to the issues.
MGT598C: Special Topics in Management 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

This is a dynamic course tailored to special and hot issues in management that are of interest to students
and academics. It may be offered when demand warrants for students who completed their GY. After an
insight in management issues, specific aspects of contemporary management will be treated in depth.
This module discusses important issues and roles of management in the current and future business and
economy. The topics covered may include: management, corporate governance, marketing in an actual
environment (environment, digitalization, innovative methods). After completing the module, the
students are expected to understand the topics, analyze the implications of business and economic
changes to accounting and vice versa; and give opinion and make decisions related to the issues.
BIDA598A: Special Topics in BIDA 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 1.5 ECTS

This is a dynamic course tailored to special and hot issues in BIDA that are of interest to students and
academics. It may be offered when demand warrants for students who completed their GY. After an
insight in BIDA issues, specific aspects of contemporary BIDA will be discussed in depth. This module
discusses important issues and roles of BIDA in the current and future business. The topics covered may
include: business analytics, AI & Machine learning, visualization, Big data, data mining, etc. After
completing the course, the students are expected to understand the topics, analyze the implications of
business changes to BIDA and vice versa; and give opinion and make decisions related to the issues.
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BIDA598B: Special Topics in BIDA 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 3 ECTS
BIDA598C: Special Topics in BIDA 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

MGT316: Business Ethics 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

This module is an elective module for the three Bachelor’s Degree Programs Logistics Sciences,
Management Sciences and International Accounting. It is intended to equip students with the knowledge
and skills on how ethics in organizations should be managed, what is the code of ethics and how
employees will comply to it.
MGT493: Leadership 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

The module provides a roadmap to achieve excellence in Leadership. It outlines the theoretical
foundations of the concept of Leadership through a thorough review of leadership theories and provides
students with the opportunity to understand what it takes to influence and empower others.
MGT594: Entrepreneurship 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

The module provides a roadmap to achieve excellence in Leadership. It outlines the theoretical
foundations of the concept of Leadership through a thorough review of leadership theories and provides
students with the opportunity to understand what it takes to influence and empower others.
Elective Course Offered by International Accounting

Department
ACC343: International Taxation 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

The module addresses the various aspects of taxation, such as tax payment in general, double taxation,
tax evasion and tax equality. In particular, theoretical and practical aspects of the income tax, sales tax
laws and Zakat in Jordan are covered, and illustrated through examples and cases. In addition,
international tax planning and avoidance will be covered as well.
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ACC352: International Corporate Finance 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS
This is an introductory module and as such, provides instruction on key concepts you will use throughout
the students’ education and business career. Some of the topics covered during this module are vital in
the world of corporate or “business” finance. This module will introduce to the very basic but important
concepts in corporate finance. It critically examines the theoretical and practical implications of the basic
principles of the investment and financing decisions undertaken by the financial manager, where the
value of the firm is always maximised. It then attempts to discuss in-depth key issues in which investment
and financing decisions interact and cannot be made separately.
ACC435: Accounting Ethics and Corporate Governance 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

In order to address the learning outcomes, the class starts with introducing and defining corporate
governance, key theoretical models and how the definition of corporate governance can be varied
according to its objectives to the stakeholders that are intended to be served by corporate governance
mechanisms and to the ownership structure prevails in different environment. Control vs. ownership is
shown, how the separation between the control and ownership might impact different corporate
governance mechanisms and how it might play crucial role in addressing agency conflict from the classical
agency theory point of view. Different ownership structures (concentrated, dispersed) and control
mechanisms (weak, strong) are introduced, and it is shown how different combinations might be
achieved in different environments, especially the combination of dispersed ownership and strong
control and the mechanisms that violate one-share-one vote right to achieve such this combination.
ACC455: Islamic Finance and Accounting 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

This module provides an insight into the key features of Islamic banking business from theoretical
foundations to the development of Islamic banking practices and main types of Islamic banking products.
In addition, the module examines the operational features of Islamic banks focusing on their performance
and how they differ from conventional interest-based banks. The module also focusses on the accounting
and reporting for Islamic banks transactions.
Elective Course Offered by Logistic Department
LOGS213: Operations Management 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

This module covers the concepts, processes, and managerial skills needed in producing goods and/ or
services. The module focuses on decisions that convert broad policy directives into specific actions. It
also deals with monitoring and evaluating of operations activities to see that they conform to established
plans. The major techniques of quantitative analysis are applied to a variety of managerial decision
problems. Emphasis is placed on developing formal analytic skills, especially in structured problem solving
and on recognizing the strengths, limitations, and usefulness of management science techniques.
LOGS214: Import-Export Management 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

This module is compulsory for the Bachelor’s Degree Program Logistic Sciences and an elective for both
Bachelor’s Degree Programs International Accounting as well as Management Sciences & Business
Intelligence and data Analytics. This module will provide students with the knowledge about trade and
import-export operations directly needed for the professional skill-set.
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LOGS215: Transportation and Distribution Management 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS
This module is compulsory for the Bachelors’ Degree Program Logistic Sciences and elective for
Management Sciences Program and Business Intelligence & Data Analytics Program which is to equip
students with the concepts and applications of transporting and distributing and to manage such
operations.
LOGS223: Procurement Management 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

Purchasing management is a significant component for any business. Companies recognize the significant
cost savings that can arise from effective purchasing decisions and likewise how poor purchasing strategies
may result in disaster. So, this module focuses on providing a solid managerial perspective of the purchasing
function as a part of the logistical activities and as a part of the supply chain management. It presents the
most current and complete coverage of today's purchasing activities and provides numerous real-world
cases, insights and knowledge into the strategies, processes, and practices of the purchasing function. This
module aims to develop an understanding of the important role of purchasing in the organization and the
relationship between the purchasing department and other departments in the organization. Furthermore,
this module introduces the basic concepts, techniques, methods and applications of procurement and
supplier management, including supplier selection, sourcing decisions, and managing supplier
performance. It explains purchasing strategies and polices as well as activities of the purchasing manager.
Moreover, this module discusses the impact of purchasing on competitive success, profitability and other
measures of organizational performance and defines what specialized purchasing skills and techniques are
required.
LOGS315: Inventory Management 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

This module covers the concepts, processes, and managerial skills needed in producing goods and/ or
services. The module focuses on decisions that convert broad policy directives into specific actions. It also
deals with monitoring and evaluating of operations activities to see that they conform to established plans.
The major techniques of quantitative analysis are applied to a variety of managerial decision problems.
Emphasis is placed on developing formal analytic skills, especially in structured problem solving and on
recognizing the strengths, limitations, and usefulness of management science techniques.
LOGS316: Warehouse Management 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

The module introduces the physical storage and handling materials. A range of picking methods and
techniques to improve the warehouse efficiency will be discussed. The module will also place an
emphasis on improving the output of the warehouses and distribution centers through understanding the
methods of organizing workflows, warehouse layout, and use of information systems. Further, it covers
the subjects of managing people in a warehouse together with improving safety in the warehouse. A wide
range of case studies, exercises, group module works will be given as well as a field visit will be made to
one of the warehouses in the country as to better understand the theories being studied in this module
LOGS323: Supplier-Customer Relationships Management 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

In today’s extremely competitive environment, one of the main factors that determine the success or
failure of a business is understanding the customers’ needs and services. This module discloses different
aspects of this customer-focused strategy, such as Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and its
definitions, goals, perspectives, as well as the integration of Supply Chain Management (SCM) and CRM.
On the other hand, the continual needs of cutting costs force companies to improve their supply chain
and leverage their supply base, which enhances the need for long term buyer-seller relationships and for
adopting the concept of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM). This module introduces the concept
of CRM & SRM, explains their benefits, how and why they can be used. Moreover, the module provides a
strategic and structured approach to maximizing value from key and strategic customers and suppliers,
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and focus on the direct resources at the suppliers, that can make the biggest difference to the
organization, and on the most valuable customers. Thus, this module offers a complete, clear and highly
operational framework for CRM and SRM, which gives guidelines for establishing a successful strategy on
both sides of the supply chain.
LOGS324: Logistics Network Design 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

This module introduces students to the theory and practice of logistics systems design and operations.
Students will be exposed to issues surrounding the location of distribution centers, optimal number of
distributions, centralization and decentralization of logistics systems. The module also covers logistics hubs
and network design, cross-docking, its types and design of cross-docking facilities, road demountable,
benchmarking and performance measurement of logistics operations, logistics performance index and
measurements of global logistics performance, sourcing models in logistics, the design and operations of
dry ports, global trends in logistics, the design of humanitarian and sustainable networks.
LOGS341: Green and Reverse Logistics 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

This course will give students a good understanding about current issues in green logistics. The course's
purpose is to provide and establish a knowledge of environmental issues related to logistics and supply
chain management by using real world situations
LOGS417: Retail Logistics 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

This is a compulsory module for B.Sc. in logistic sciences program and elective for Management Sciences
& Business Intelligence and data Analytics Programs. Students will be provided with the knowledge and
applications of the retailers, and they are managed.
LOG446: Humanitarian Logistics 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

Students get acquainted with the fundamental concepts of disaster management and humanitarian
logistics. Logistics is one of the most critical components to successful humanitarian assistance,
characterized by the efficient and effective delivery of the right assistance to the right beneficiaries at the
right time.
This module will prepare students for roles ranging from planning, managing, implementing and controlling
the flow and storage of goods, material, cost and information along the entire emergency supply chain for
the purpose of relief and alleviating the suffering of people in places with disasters.
LOGS472: Contemporary Issues in Logistics 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

This module provides a practical, management perspective in different areas of logistics such as
distribution, transportation, international logistics, key performance indicators, supply chain finance,
technologies used in logistics and many other recent topics. The module is designed for students who have
had little or no previous module work or professional experience in logistics.
It explores the various modern logistics techniques and focuses on the importance of innovation in logistics
management. Globalization and e-commerce among other new trends and their effects on logistics and
supply chain systems are considered. The module starts with the new trends in logistics and supply chain
management, then the role of information technology in logistics is considered. Thereafter, selected topics
and contemporary issues in logistics and supply chain management are discussed with more focus on new
literature published on these topics. Finally, the selected topics are linked to the local market settings and
environment.
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IX. Course Offered by Other Departments
ACC101: Principles of Accounting I 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS
This course covers the conceptual foundation of accounting, the accounting cycle for service and
merchandising enterprises, the preparation of income statement and related information, the balance
sheet of proprietorships and partnerships, basics of accounting information systems, introduction to the
conceptual framework for the preparation and presentation of financial statements as well as the
valuation and reporting of selected items reported in the balance sheet; such as cash and inventories
Prerequisites:
ACC251: Fundamentals of Finance 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

This course covers the conceptual foundation of finance; Revenue & Gross Margin, Operating Expense &
Net Income, Gross & Net Margin, Advanced Income Statement, Revenue Recognition, Expense Recognition,
Balance Sheet Basics - Liabilities & Net Worth, Double Entry Book-keeping, Working Capital and Debt /
Equity Ratio and Return on Net Worth, Cash Flow Statement Basics, building a Cash Flow Statement
Analyzing a Cash Flow Statement, Depreciation & Amortization and Taxes.
Prerequisites: ACC101
LOGS101: Introduction to Logistics 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

Business logistics considers the two-directional flow and storage of products and information; into,
within, and out of the organization. The logistics system consists of three sub-systems: inbound, internal,
and outbound logistics. As the first module in logistics, LOGS101 starts with defining logistics and
determining the scope of logistics management as a part of supply chain management. The importance of
logistics in the micro- and macro-economic levels, the systems and total cost approaches to logistics,
logistical relationships within the firm, and the main logistics activities are also covered in the first part of
this module. Thereafter, more detailed examination of logistics activities is considered including
procurement; demand management, order management, and customer service; inventory management;
warehousing management; packaging and material handling; and transportation management.
Afterwards, the organizational and managerial issues related to logistics are considered including
organizational structure and design, productivity, quality, risk, sustainability, and complexity.
Prerequisites:
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X. Courses offered by Other Schools
ARB099: Arabic 99 0 Cr Hr (3,0) 0 ECTS
This course aims to develop student’s ability to read, comprehend, literary analyze, grammatically
analyze, linguistically analyze, poetically analyze, and rhetorically analyze texts properly. The course also
includes a selection of Arabic literature in poetry and prose representing different literary ages, in
addition to several common forms of writing such as scientific article, news article, and others.
Prerequisites: -
ARB100: Arabic 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 3 ECTS

This course aims to improve the student’s competence in the various linguistic skills in terms of reading,
comprehension, and taste. This is achieved through the study of selected texts with many implications
that raise issues in spelling, grammar, composition, meaning, and inference, and the use of an old and
modern thesaurus.
Prerequisites: ARB099
ENGL099: English II 0 Cr Hr (3,0) 0 ECTS

Students will focus on English at a pre-intermediate level concentrating on the receptive skills of reading
and listening and the productive skills of writing and speaking. These will include such things as
comparatives and superlatives, quantifiers, possessive adjectives and pronouns, vocabulary building, role-
play activities for speaking, reading comprehension and writing short descriptive paragraphs.
Prerequisites: -
ENGL101: English III 1 Cr Hr (3,0) 3 ECTS

Students will focus on English at an intermediate level concentrating on the receptive skills of reading and
listening and the productive skills of writing and speaking. These will include collocations, tense review,
affirmative, negative statements, synonyms and antonyms, time clauses, conditionals, active and passive
forms, reported speech, phrasal verbs, reading comprehension with detailed questions, vocabulary and
writing developed descriptive and opinion essays.
Prerequisites: ENGL099
ENGL102: English IV 1 Cr Hr (3,0) 3 ECTS

Students will focus on English at an upper-intermediate level concentrating on the receptive skills of
reading and listening and the productive skills of writing and speaking. Model verb review, silent letters
and proper pronunciation, jobs and careers, requests and offers, more phrasal verbs with vocabulary
building, relative clauses and relative pronouns, narrative tenses for writing exercises, wishes and regrets,
reading and comprehending longer passages with direct and inference questions of medium difficulty,
hypothesizing, and writing fully developed descriptive, argumentative and analytical essays of 350 words.
ENGL 201: English V 2 Cr Hr (3,0) 3 ECTS

Students will focus on English at an Advanced level. Students will analyze and produce 2 – 3 page essays
with an emphasis on argumentation and persuasion working both independently and cooperatively to
gather, evaluate, and synthesize necessary information. Class activities include interactive lectures, small
group and class discussions, informal debates, peer feedback, individual presentations, focused listening
exercises and focused viewing exercises as well as assorted reading, writing, and grammar assignments.
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There will be some poetry analysis together with reading and understanding a short story and a drama
using basic literary terms and concepts.
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ENGL 202: English VI 2 Cr Hr (3,0) 3 ECTS

Students will continue to focus on English at an Advanced level. Students will analyze and produce 4 – 5
page essays emphasizing argumentative, persuasive and discursive styles of writing, working both
independently and cooperatively to gather, evaluate, and synthesize necessary information. Students will
integrate the practice of critical thinking and reading into the writing process. Class activities include
interactive lectures, small group and class discussions, informal debates, mini-conferences, peer
feedback, individual presentations, focused listening exercises and focused viewing exercises as well as
assorted reading, writing, and grammar assignments. There will be some poetry analysis together with
reading and understanding a short story and a drama using stronger and more intensive literary terms
and concepts than in 201.
Prerequisites: ENGL 201
ENGL 202: English VI 2 Cr Hr (3,0) 3 ECTS

Students will continue to focus on English at an Advanced level. Students will analyze and produce 4 – 5
page essays emphasizing argumentative, persuasive and discursive styles of writing, working both
independently and cooperatively to gather, evaluate, and synthesize necessary information. Students will
integrate the practice of critical thinking and reading into the writing process. Class activities include
interactive lectures, small group and class discussions, informal debates, mini-conferences, peer
feedback, individual presentations, focused listening exercises and focused viewing exercises as well as
assorted reading, writing, and grammar assignments. There will be some poetry analysis together with
reading and understanding a short story and a drama using stronger and more intensive literary terms
and concepts than in 201.
Prerequisites: ENGL 201
GERL101B1: German I B1 track 3 Cr Hr (9,0) 6 ECTS

By the end of this module, the student will be able to:
• Comprehend very familiar, everyday expressions and very simple sentences and structures related
to areas of most immediate relevance according to the discretionary standards in the Common
European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) at the Level A1.1 (beginners without pre-
knowledge).
• Introduce herself/himself and others, express likes and dislikes, fill out a personal form, ask
questions and give answers in present and partially in past tense, set private and semi-official
appointments, describe people and things and express frequency and quantity in a very basic way
both orally and in writing.
• Communicate with native speakers on a very basic level if those involved in the conversation speak
slowly and clearly and are willing to support the non-native speaker.
Prerequisites: Intensive pre-course (only for 1st semester of an academic year)
GERL102B1: German II B1 track 3 Cr Hr (9,0) 6 ECTS

• Understand and use familiar, everyday expressions and very simple sentences and structures
related to areas of most immediate relevance according to the discretionary standards in the
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) at the level A1.2 (basic users).
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questions and give answers in present and past tense, set private and official appointments,
describe people and things, ask for directions, express frequency and quantity in a basic way both
orally and in writing.
• Communicate with native speakers on a very basic level if those involved in the conversation speak
slowly and clearly and, if need be, are willing to support the non-native speaker.
Prerequisites: GERL101B1
GERL201B1: German III B1 track 3 Cr Hr (6,0) 4 ECTS

• Understand and use familiar, frequently used expressions and simple sentences and structures
related to areas of a wider immediate relevance according to the discretionary standards in the
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) at the level A2.1 (basic users).
• Talk about their academic and/or professional background, describe their living conditions, express
likes and dislikes, ask questions and give answers in present and past tense, ask for help and
support, make suggestions and give advice, describe health problems and talk with medical doctors
and nurses, express pity, sorrow and hopes, express frequency and quantity in a basic way both
• Communicate with native speakers within simple and familiar tasks requiring a simple and direct
exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
GERL202B1: German IV B1 track 3 Cr Hr (9,0) 6 ECTS

• Distinguish between familiar expressions, sentences and structures related to areas of immediate
relevance and more elaborated components like the main points of clear standard input on familiar
matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure etc. according to the discretionary standards
in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) at the level A2.2 (basic
users) and, partially, at the level B1.1 (independent user).
• Talk about personal experiences with languages, express feelings of happiness, joy and discomfort,
describe own media consumption habits, describe travel experiences, convince others, describe and
report in official situations, describe statistics, write formal invitations and short emails, make
suggestions and talk about future events and situations, describe dreams hopes and ambitions and
briefly give reasons or explanations for opinions and plans.
• Communicate with native speakers about essential points and ideas in familiar contexts.
• Understand the characteristics of the official B1 exam according to the CEFR and use strategies to
overcome obstacles while solving said exam.
GERL301B1: German V B1 track 3 Cr Hr (9,0) 6 ECTS

• Understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in
work, school, leisure etc. according to the discretionary standards in the Common European
Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) at the level B1.1 and B1.2 (independent user).
• Deal with most situations likely to arise whilst traveling in an area where German is spoken, produce
simple connected texts on topic which are familiar or of personal interest, describe experiences and
events, dreams, hopes and ambitions, statistics, and briefly give reasons and explanations for
opinions and plans.
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• Understand the main point of many radio or TV programmes on current events and topics,
understand the description of events, feelings and wishes in personal letters, write personal
letters/texts describing experiences and impressions, write straightforward connected texts on
topics which are familiar or of personal interest.
• Communicate with native speakers about essential points and ideas in familiar contexts and about
topics of personal or partially professional interest.
• Follow a lecture or talk within her/his field, provided the subject matter is familiar and the
presentation straightforward and clearly structured.
• Understand simple technical information, such as operating instructions for everyday equipment.
• Understand all characteristics of the official B1 exam according to the CEFR and use a variety of
strategies to overcome obstacles while solving said exam and all its components.
GERL302REG: German VI Regular 3 Cr Hr (6,0) 6 ECTS

• Successfully manage the application process for a six months internship in Germany which is part
of the obligatory ‘German Year’ for all GJU students. The process consists of finding and
understanding a suitable add in accordance with the students’ major, writing a convincing CV and
cover letter, and mastering an effective and mostly fluent interview, departing spontaneously,
taking initiatives, expanding ideas with little help or prodding from the interviewer.
• Successfully manage the most significant situations which the student, in accordance with the
currently studied major, encounters during her/his theoretical and practical semester in Germany.
This process is being achieved within a technical language training focussing on action orientated
and communicative scenarios like following lectures, taking notes, summarizing academic and
technical texts, writing official emails and texts related to academic and vocational encounters,
holding presentations, communicating both verbally and in writing with professors, university staff,
students as well as with colleagues and customers during an internship.
• Understand the concept of general intercultural phenomena, reflect and understand the
differences between culture and cultural standards in Jordan and in Germany, understand the
concept of ‘culture shock’ and potentially cope with its different stages, reflect about appropriate
and inappropriate behaviour in Germany as well as understand the concepts of open-mindedness
and ‘culture clash’.
GERL302INT: German VI Intensive 3 Cr Hr (9,0) 6 ECTS

• Successfully manage the application process for a six months internship in Germany which is part of
the obligatory ‘German Year’ for all GJU students. The process consists of finding and understanding
a suitable add in accordance with the students’ major, writing a convincing CV and cover letter, and
mastering an effective and mostly fluent interview, departing spontaneously, taking initiatives,
expanding ideas with little help or prodding from the interviewer.
• Understand the concept of general intercultural phenomena, reflect and understand the differences
between culture and cultural standards in Jordan and in Germany, understand the concept of
‘culture shock’ and potentially cope with its different stages, reflect about appropriate and
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inappropriate behaviour in Germany as well as understand the concepts of open-mindedness and
‘culture clash’.
• Understand all characteristics of the official B1 exam according to the CEFR and use different
strategies to overcome obstacles while solving said exam and its different components.
GERL102B2: German II B2 track 3 Cr Hr (9,0) 6 ECTS
• Understand and use familiar, everyday expressions and simple sentences and structures related to
areas of most immediate relevance according to the discretionary standards in the Common
European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) at the level A1.2 and, partially, A2.1 (basic
users).
support, make suggestions and give advice, express pity, sorrow and hopes, express frequency and
quantity in a basic way both orally and in writing.
questions and give answers in present and past tense, set private and official appointments,
describe people and things, ask for directions, express frequency and quantity in a basic way both
• Communicate with native speakers on a basic level if those involved in the conversation speak
slowly and clearly and, if need be, are willing to support the non-native speaker.
GERL201B2: German III B2 track 3 Cr Hr (6,0) 4 ECTS

• Distinguish between familiar expressions, sentences and structures related to areas of immediate
relevance and more elaborated components like the main points of clear standard input on familiar
matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure etc. according to the discretionary standards
in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) at the level A2.1 and A2.2
(basic users).
support, make suggestions and give advice, describe health problems and talk with medical doctors
and nurses, express pity, sorrow and hopes, describe simple statistics, express frequency and
quantity in a basic way both orally and in writing, express feelings of happiness, joy and discomfort
and write personal emails and letters, understand and produce comments, blogs and reports.
• Communicate with native speakers in simple and familiar tasks requiring a simple and direct
exchange of essential information on familiar and routine matters.
GERL202B2: German IV B2 track 3 Cr Hr (9,0) 6 ECTS

• Understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in
work, school, leisure etc. according to the discretionary standards in the Common European
Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) at the level B1.1 and B1.2 (independent user).
• Deal with most situations likely to arise whilst traveling in an area where German is spoken, produce
simple connected texts on topic which are familiar or of personal interest, describe experiences and
events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and
plans.
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• Understand the main point of many radio or TV programmes on current events and topics,
understand the description of events, feelings and wishes in personal letters, write personal
letters/texts describing experiences and impressions, write straightforward connected texts on
topics which are familiar or of personal interest.
• Communicate with native speakers about essential points and ideas in familiar contexts and about
topics of personal or partially professional interest.
• Follow a lecture or talk within her/his field, provided the subject matter is familiar and the
presentation straightforward and clearly structured.
• Understand simple technical information, such as operating instructions for everyday equipment.
strategies to overcome obstacles while solving said exam and all its components.
GERL301B2: German V B2 track 3 Cr Hr (9,0) 6 ECTS

• Largely understand and produce rather complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics,
including technical discussions in her/his field of specialisation and according to the discretionary
standards in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) at the level B2.1
(independent user).
• Interact with an initial degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native
speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
• Largely understand standard spoken language, live or broadcast, on both familiar and unfamiliar
topics normally encountered in personal, social, academic or vocational life.
• Show a relatively high controlled degree of grammatical control without making errors which cause
misunderstanding and with the growing ability to correct most of her/his mistakes.
• Largely follow essentials of lectures, talks, reports and other forms of academic/professional
presentation which are propositionally and linguistically complex.
• Understand announcements and messages on concrete and abstract topics spoken in standard
dialect at normal speed.
• Scan quickly through long texts, locating relevant details and understand and exchange complex
information and advice on the full range of matters related to her/his occupational role.
• Understand the main characteristics of the official B2 exam according to the CEFR and use different
GERL302B2: German VI B2 track 3 Cr Hr (6,0) 6 ECTS

• Understand and produce rather complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including
technical discussions in her/his field of specialisation and according to the discretionary standards
in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) at the level B2.2
(independent user).
• Interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native
speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
• Understand standard spoken language, live or broadcast, on both familiar and unfamiliar topics
normally encountered in personal, social, academic or vocational life.
• Show a highly controlled degree of grammatical control without making errors which cause
misunderstanding and with the growing ability to correct most of her/his mistakes.
• Follow essentials of lectures, talks, reports and other forms of academic/professional presentation
which are propositionally and linguistically complex.
• Understand announcements and messages on concrete and abstract topics spoken in standard
dialect at normal speed.
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• Scan quickly through long texts, locating relevant details and understand and exchange complex
information and advice on the full range of matters related to her/his occupational role.
• Successfully manage the application process for a six months internship in Germany which is part
of the obligatory ‘German Year’ for all GJU students. The process consists of finding and
understanding a suitable add in accordance with the students’ major, writing a convincing CV and
cover letter, and mastering an effective and mostly fluent interview, departing spontaneously,
taking initiatives, expanding ideas with little help or prodding from the interviewer.
• Understand the concept of general intercultural phenomena, reflect and understand the
differences between culture and cultural standards in Jordan and in Germany, understand the
concept of ‘culture shock’ and potentially cope with its different stages, reflect about appropriate
and inappropriate behaviour in Germany as well as understand the concepts of open-mindedness
and ‘culture clash’.
BE302: Business Entrepreneurship 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 3 ECTS

The course focuses on critical skills necessary to develop appropriate financing strategies for new venture
creation and growth. Students will use case studies and team projects in course studies. Three primary
topics are covered: first, an overview of the entrepreneurial finance process and involved players; second,
performing business valuations; and third, securities law with emphasis on developing term sheets and
private placement memorandums. Student teams will complete a valuation and mock securities offering
for an existing small to mid-size business. Financial valuations and terms sheets developed by student
teams will be presented to a panel of venture capital professionals for evaluation and critique
Prerequisites: English101
DES101: Arts Appreciation 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 3 ECTS

An introductory course designed for non-art students to give them the basic knowledge of arts and simple
approaches to the understanding of the history, development, elements, criticism, esthetics and materials
of different art forms (visual, aural and performing arts). A comparative approach between the different
arts is given to enhance the students’ global understanding of arts and to give them the ability to look at
art works and form their own opinions. The course is combined with examples of audio and visual arts.
Prerequisites: ARB099, ENGL101

IC101: Intercultural Communication 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 3 ECTS
This course is designed to provide prospective students (whose majors have an international flavor) with
tools that offer powerful possibilities for improving the communication process. We will examine the
process of sending and receiving messages between people whose cultural background could lead them
to interpret verbal and nonverbal signs differently. We will learn about the diversity of these cultural
differences and at the same time learn how we might overcome them. Our efforts to recognize and
surmount cultural differences will hopefully open up business opportunities throughout the world and
maximize the contribution of all the employees in a diverse workforce
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MILS100: Military Science 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 3 ECTS
History of the Jordanian Arab Army. United Nations Peace Keeping Forces. Preparation of the nation for
defense and liberation. History of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and its development
Prerequisites:
NE101: National Education 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 3 ECTS
In a context of striving towards democracy like the one Jordan enjoys today, the meaning and practice of
active and responsible citizenship becomes more crucial. It is often argued that democracy requires
“democrats” to flourish, and become well established. Democrats are those women and men who
recognize pluralism, inclusion, positive engagement, and participation as the main values that govern their
interaction with the state as citizens and with each other as diverse people of different interests. In this
course you will be able to understand your rights and responsibilities as Jordanian citizen expand your
knowledge about the frameworks, and processes that regulates citizen-state relationships as well as the
basic necessary skills for you to practice your citizenship rights in a civic manner.
Prerequisites:
SE301: Social Entrepreneurship and Enterprises 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 3 ECTS
This course will serve as an introduction to the field of social entrepreneurship and social enterprises.
Through lectures, field visits, analyses of relevant literature, case studies and exercises, this course will
explore social entrepreneurship’s potentials, opportunities and limitations. The topics will cover Defining
Social Entrepreneurship. Contextualizing Social Entrepreneurship (need, motives, forms, criteria). Role of
Leadership, Creativity and Innovation. Locating SE on the profit/non-profit continuum. SE in the larger
fields of development, social change, community activism. Social Enterprises (Missions, Markets,
Finances). Ethical business and corporate social responsibility.
SFTS101: Soft Skills 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 3 ECTS

This course is designed to help develop strong oral and written communication skills. The student will be
given opportunities to practice writing and editing professional correspondence and technical reports.
Additionally, the student will compose and deliver oral presentations. Assignments will include the use of
inductive and deductive approaches to conveying a variety of messages. The course emphasis the use of
software tools to prepare presentations, stress management, confidence, and sensitivity to others. It also
stresses on resume writing and conducting interviews.
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Study Plan 2022

II. Program Mission

III. Program Objectives

a. Recognize the basic concepts related to BIDA.

1. University Requirements: (27 Credit Hours)

1.2. Compulsory: (21 credit hours)

1.3. Elective: (6 Credit Hours) (two courses out of the following)

3. Program Requirements (94 credit hours)

3.2. Program Requirements (Electivesb): (12 Credit Hours)

ACC101 Principles of Accounting I 3 4.5 - -

German year prerequisites are:

MGT121: Mathematics for Business 3 Cr Hr (3,0) ECTS (4.5)

MGT122: Business Statistics 3 Cr Hr (3,0) ECTS (4.5)

BIDA110: Business Intelligence (BI) 3 Cr Hr (3,0) ECTS (4.5)

CS115: Computing Fundamentals 3 Cr Hr (3,0) ECTS (4.5)

BIDA131: Fundamentals of Business Databases 3 Cr Hr (2,2) ECTS (4.5)

MGT213: Research Methods for Business 3 Cr Hr (2,2) ECTS (4.5)

BIDA230: Cyber Security Applications 3 Cr Hr (2,2) ECTS (4.5)

MGT313: Knowledge Management 3 Cr Hr (3,0) ECTS (4.5)

BIDA330: Data Analysis and Presentation 3 Cr Hr (2,2) ECTS (4.5)

BIDA331: Spreadsheets Management and Design for BI 3 Cr Hr (2,2) ECTS (4.5)

BIDA320: Big Data and Data Warehousing 3 Cr Hr (2,2) ECTS (4.5)

BIDA351: E-Supply Chain Management 3 Cr Hr (2,2) ECTS (4.5)

BIDA391: Field Training 0 Cr Hr (160) ECTS (6.0)

BIDA410: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 3 Cr Hr (2,2) ECTS (4.5)

BIDA420: Business Data and Analytics Management 3 Cr Hr (2,2) ECTS (4.5)

BIDA450: Business strategies and ERP 3 Cr Hr (2,2) ECTS (4.5)

BIDA490: Bachelor’s Thesis 3 Cr Hr (0,8) ECTS (8.5)

Prerequisites: MGT213, Dept. Approval

MGT501(B): Business Module in Germany I (B) 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 3 ECTS

MGT501: Business Module in Germany I 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

Prerequisite: BIDA492: International Internship

MGT502: Business Module in Germany II 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

Prerequisite: BIDA492: International Internship

MGT503: Business Module in Germany III 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

Prerequisite: BIDA492: International Internship

MGT598A: Special Topics in Management 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 1.5 ECTS

MGT598B: Special Topics in Management 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 3 ECTS

MGT598C: Special Topics in Management 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

BIDA598A: Special Topics in BIDA 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 1.5 ECTS

BIDA598C: Special Topics in BIDA 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

MGT316: Business Ethics 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

MGT493: Leadership 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

MGT594: Entrepreneurship 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

Elective Course Offered by International Accounting

ACC343: International Taxation 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

Prerequisite: BIDA492: International Internship

ACC435: Accounting Ethics and Corporate Governance 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

ACC455: Islamic Finance and Accounting 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

Elective Course Offered by Logistic Department

LOGS213: Operations Management 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

LOGS214: Import-Export Management 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

LOGS223: Procurement Management 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

Prerequisite: BIDA492: International Internship

LOGS315: Inventory Management 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

LOGS316: Warehouse Management 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

LOGS323: Supplier-Customer Relationships Management 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

LOGS324: Logistics Network Design 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

Prerequisite: BIDA492: International Internship

LOGS341: Green and Reverse Logistics 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

LOGS417: Retail Logistics 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

LOG446: Humanitarian Logistics 3 Cr Hr (3,0) 4.5 ECTS

Prerequisite: BIDA492: International Internship